Design Application Engineer for Mixed-Signal IC Development
Job Summary: We are seeking a Design Application Engineer for Mixed-Signal IC development to provide design support and enable IC development projects in the Analog and Mixed-signal domain.
Job Description:
* Work in the R&D mixed-signal IC design organization
* Support R&D chip designers for daily issues related to mixed-signal IC development flow and related EDA software tools and methodology (1st level support)
* Proactively consult chip design projects to ensure proper and efficient usage of working environment, software tools and related methodology
* Collect application specific requirements to the design environment and provide fast solutions (e.g. hot fixes) where needed
* Trigger and track implementation of enhancements of the design environment to ensure on-time availability for productive usage
* Work closely with internal software tool and methodology providers on improving and developing new solutions
* Promote new methodology solutions and support the roll-out of these in design projects
* Share knowledge within the (IFX world-wide) 'Design Application Engineering Community'
Requirements:
* University Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
* At least 5+ years of experience in mixed signal IC design/layout/verification or support
* Programming skills: Python, Perl, Tcl, SKILL (Cadence)
* Knowledge of design languages: System Verilog and/or VHDL
* Strong experience with Unix/Linux and Compute Farm environment (e.g. Load Sharing Facility/LSF)
* Experience with mixed-signal EDA tools like Cadence (Virtuoso, Spectre, Xcelium, AMS-Designer, Genus, Innovus), Synopsys (DC, ICC) and Siemens/Mentor (Calibre, Solido)
* Know-how in full custom layout design techniques will be an added advantage
* Strong team playing and customer orientation skills
* Good English skills with German as a strong plus